Musculoskeletal disorders, Neurological disorders, Samson manifested DSM at 8 1/2 years; the onslaught was rapid and he was put down along with his brother who had DSM on the same day. A sister, Bliss, was put down from DSM @ 6 years of age. Samson was a very health and robust dog until DSM hit.

Age healthproblems presented:

8 1/2 years old

Diagnosed byveterinarian:

Yes

DM Flash Test used:

No

Breeder notified ofHealth Problems:

Yes

Cause of death:

Musculoskeletal disorders, Neurological disorders; Died from the onslaught of DSM at 9 years of age.This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised

Confirmed?:

The dog's death was confirmed by a veterinarian

Breeder notified?

Yes

Was the OFA DM DNA test taken?

Not known

OFA DM DNA test number:

OFA DM DNA test result:

N/A

Did this dog develop DMduring its lifetime?

Too soon to know

If your dog did develop DM,but tested as Clear or Carrier,did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?

N/A

Was a necropsy done on this dog?

N/A

Did this dog have progeny?

N/A

How did the progeny test?

N/A

If the progeny of a clear to clearbreeding tested carrier or at risk,did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?

A huge thank you and tons of hugs to Angus Cook for volunteering his time and efforts to
get the GSDBBR working. This could not have been accomplished without
his help. We are most grateful for your help, Angus! :)